HIPAA Compliance Made Clear
Plain-language guides, checklists, and training resources to help healthcare practices meet HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule requirements.
HIPAA Privacy & Security Rules Explained
HIPAA's Privacy Rule governs how protected health information (PHI) is used and disclosed; the Security Rule covers electronic PHI safeguards. Our guides break down required policies, staff training obligations, and patient rights notices in straightforward terms.
Compliance Checklists & BAA Templates
Download ready-to-use HIPAA compliance checklists for small practices, risk assessment worksheets, and Business Associate Agreement templates. Reduce audit risk by ensuring your documentation, access controls, and breach notification procedures are current.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with HIPAA?
- Covered entities — healthcare providers, health plans, clearinghouses — and their business associates handling PHI must comply.
- What is a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement?
- A BAA is a contract requiring vendors who handle PHI on your behalf to protect it per HIPAA standards.
- How often should we conduct a HIPAA risk assessment?
- At least annually and whenever significant operational or technical changes affect how PHI is stored or transmitted.
Get in touch
Compliance question or resource request? Contact the HIPAA Tel team — we respond to practitioner inquiries within one business day.
info@hipaa.tel